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I'm thinking about taking a trip to visit my Dad around Christmastime this year. It's been a while since I've seen him, and I'd really like to spend Christmas with him this year. I know that I could fly with my dog, but I don't feel she would do very well with an airplane trip. When you all...

I think it's totally up to you whether you hire a professional or just get someone from your neighborhood to come play with Sadie. Do you have someone you can trust in your area with your house key? Unless I knew the person really well, I'd be wary of giving my key to anyone. When I was...

I'm not a dog walker, but personally, I think I'd limit the number of dogs I walked at a time to two. Otherwise, the dogs end up stepping on each other, getting tangled up, etc. I agree with everyone here - I think the quality of walk diminishes when too many dogs are being walked at once. I...

Some dogs have spring or summer allergies. My dog seems to be a little allergic to pollen, for instance. Our vet has suggested limiting her time outdoors on days when pollen is high. On those days, we play more games indoors to keep her exercised and her mind active. I also give my dog...

I think this is truly wonderful! What a fantastic service to provide to dogs looking for their loving forever homes. Please thank your groomer for me. I hope she knows what a difference she's making in all these dogs' lives! Like us humans, dogs seem to feel better about themselves when they...

Great suggestions! I know that they make finger toothbrushes as well as regular toothbrushes. Which do you think is easier to use?

I was reading an interesting website where a veterinarian points out that many dog owners mistakenly believe that training only happens during training sessions. In fact, as dog owners, we are constantly training our dogs throughout each day when we ignore or reward their behaviors. My...

Dental disease is common for adult and senior dogs. My dog recently had a wellness checkup by our vet, and she said my dog's teeth look pretty good right now. I want to keep her teeth healthy, but I'm not sure she will allow me to brush her teeth. I'm going to try to get her used to teeth...

It's really sad when I see dogs with matted fur to that extent. I was watching a show on Animal Planet several years ago. I believe it was called, "Animal Cops," or something like that. Anyway, they rescued a dog with such matted fur, it made me cry. They had to sedate her and get it all...

I don't mind if a dog sits near me on the floor while I'm eating at someone's house, but I don't like it if the dog puts her paws up on me or tries to get into my lap or on the table while I'm eating. My dog sits near me when I eat, but she doesn't beg. We don't get a lot of dinner guests...

Thank you so much for your reply. These are fantastic suggestions. It's a great idea to bring my resident dog to the shelter for a meet and greet. I think that will help in finding the right dog for our family. I want the best for both my resident dog and for the new dog. I will take...

In another post of yours, it sounded like you might have more than one dog in your home. Are you feeding Constance and your other dog near each other? If so, Constance may be afraid her food will be stolen by the other dog. Try feeding her in a separate room where's she's alone with her food...

Thank you for adopting a special needs dog. I've volunteered in shelters and know first-hand that it is much more difficult for special needs pets to find loving forever homes. It's special people like you that make all the difference for these pets. I'm glad you're protecting your dog from...

Hi everyone, I've always only had one dog at a time, but I'm very interested in adding a second one to our little family. Is there anything I need to do in order to help my resident dog accept a new companion? Do I need to consider factors, such as age or breed when rescuing another dog? My...

Training with treats can be tricky when your companion is already a little too heavy. Have you tried any healthy, low-calorie treats, such as carrot sticks, apples (without the seeds), cabbage, green beans, broccoli, banana slices, or berries? Air-popped popcorn with no butter or salt can also...

Beyond the Basics: Unlock Your Dog's Behavior by Denise Fenzi is a great book. The book explores a dog's temperament, emotions, and health and the role these factors play in training. Decoding Your Dog: Explaining Common Dog Behaviors and How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones is also an...